Heartside neighborhood today

The new Grand Rapids Downtown Market is only one of a string of developments meant to improve the Heartside neighborhood. (April 2013)

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Emtpy warehouses

There are still a few empty warehouses in the area. This old Klingman's Furniture factory is across the street from the Downtown Market. 24 Hour News 8 talked with a developer interested in acquiring the space. He told us he did not want to be identified, but explained he thinks positive development is inevitable, in part due to the market.